Runner's Tools vs ExerNation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Runner's Tools
This app helps runners plan and analyze their training and races. It offers features like race predictors, training pace calculators, and split planners. It also accounts for environmental factors and converts between metric and imperial units.
- Race Predictor
- Training Pace Calculator
- Track Split Conversion
- Race Split Planning
- Environmental Factor Analysis
- Pace Conversion
- Age Graded Performance Calculation
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Features: - Race Predictor: Will predict your potential on the most common race distances based on a given one. The automatic calculation uses a dynamic scale but we also made it possible to use your own (single Riegel factor) value. The default gives a realistic prediction, not assuming everyone is a trained high mileage athlete! - Training paces: Based on a (planned or recent) race performance, will calculate both the appropriate splits and paces for interval and tempo training - Track splits: Using GPS for track training is not great. This tool will convert a given pace to the target split of a full lap for each lane of a standard (IAAF) 400m track - Race Splits: Plan any race by breaking the distance and target race time down by kilometer or mile markers - Evaluate or plan a race by factoring in elevation, elevation gain/loss, temperature and humidity (dew point) - Convert any pace from minutes per mile to minutes per km and vice versa - Calculate the right speeds to set treadmills to, based on pace - Calculate age graded performance Works in both metric and imperial system.
ExerNation
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ExerNation: exercise platform for achieving your running workout goals on Apple Watch: - Supports both outdoor and indoor running - Configure your own voice for audio feedback - Precision mode allows you to recalibrate distance at a mile marker in a race - Dynamically adjusts your target pace as needed to achieve your goal time * Free version is distance-limited. Purchase subscription to upgrade distance. Warning: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: http://www.fastbri.com/privacy/exernation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ExerNation at every 2 weeks against Runner's Tools's every 38 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Runner's Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ExerNation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Runner's Tools ships an update every 38 months, ExerNation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runner's Tools | ExerNation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frederic Bacro | FastBri |
In-app purchases
Runner's Tools
- No Ads$0.99
ExerNation
- Unlimited Length Workouts!$9.991 Month
- Unlimited Length (One-Time)$99.99
